The Purpose of Using a Standard Format in Structured Interviews

question 55

Multiple Choice

The purpose of using a standard format in structured interviews is to

• A) allow direct comparisons among the responses of different participants
• B) make the interviewer's task simpler
• C) maximize the procedure's flexibility
• D) help younger children to understand the questions

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Definitions:

Geological Theory

A foundational principle in geology that explains the structure of the Earth’s crust and the processes that shape it over time, including plate tectonics and erosion.

Deposits

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Canadian Shield

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